Apple iPod (updated fifth generation, 80GB) Video

By James Kim on 13/09/2006

More Apple reviews , RRP: AU$499.00

The good:

  • Improved video battery life and brighter screen
  • Brings gapless playback to the masses
  • New features such as instant search and enhanced games
  • Excellent overall value

The bad:

  • No major new functions such as FM radio, wireless, recording
  • Small screen not conducive to video viewing
  • Proprietary USB cable
  • Narrow native video-format compatibility
  • Body is still scratch prone

The bottomline:

The amazingly low priced updated Apple iPod gets many under-the-hood improvements, but it's still not a true video player.

Editors' rating:

8.3/10

Users' rating:

7.7/10

Tags:

5g | 80gb | apple | ipod | itunes | mp3 | video

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